Browse Education Articles

FireLink created the What's Your Red Cross IQ quiz to help you learn more about this humanitarian organization. We're providing the answers so you can learn from the quiz, but... Don't cheat! If you haven't taken the What's Your Red Cross IQ quiz, go take it first. See Answers >> [page] 1) Who founded the Red Cross? Emily Watson Sandy Cooper ...

FireLink created the Are You Ready For St. Patrick's Day? quiz to help you learn more about the March 17 holiday. We're providing the answers so you can learn from the quiz, but... h4. Don't cheat! If you haven't taken the Are You Ready For St. Patrick's Day? quiz, go take it first. Continue to Answers >> [page] 1) When did ...

FireLink created the quiz Can I Be a Firefighter If... to test your knowledge about issues that may arrise in the hiring process at fire departments. Find out which you got wrong or right by checking out the correct answers on the following pages. Don't cheat! If you haven't taken the quiz Can I Be a Firefighter If..., go take it ...

The purpose of FireLink's verified-only forums is to provide verified active and retired fire and rescue personnel with a secure location to discuss industry-sensitive topics, and to network with other members who are confirmed fire and rescue workers. *1. Who can access the restricted areas?* FireLink members with the following status are eligible to request access to restricted areas: Active or ...

FireLink created the quiz Do You Know Your 10-Codes? to test your knowledge about popular 10-Codes as provided by the Association of Public Communications Officers (APCO). Find out which you got wrong or right by checking out the correct answers on the following pages. h4. Don't cheat! If you haven't taken the quiz Do You Know Your 10-Codes?, go take it ...

2009 was a rough year for America as a whole, but the public service sector felt it the most. Unfortunately, 2010 isn't looking much better. As budget cuts continue to cut jobs, it’s more important than ever to get the most bang for your buck. And there’s no question about it — when it comes to value, not every U.S. city ...

FireLink created the quiz Do You Know Your Medications? to help you find out if your medical knowledge is up to par with others about to take the NREMT-P. We listened to our users' feedback and are providing the answers so you can learn from the quiz. h4. Don't cheat! If you haven't taken the quiz Do You Know Your Medications?, ...

Firelink created the quiz Could You Graduate From High School to help you find out if you've got a handle on your high school facts. We listened to our users' feedback and are providing the answers so you can learn from the quiz. Remember, this quiz is tailored to an American high school curriculum. h4. Don't cheat! If you haven't taken ...

Q: “I get so nervous before a test. What can I do?” A: “The first time I took my EMT test, I was so nervous, I couldn’t even remember what year it was,” says Lindy Robinson, who graduated in 2005 from the Detroit Country Day School in Michigan. “I’m not kidding! My hands began to shake right before time was called, ...

The Fire Inspector II certificate plan is an excellent start on your career path in fire and rescue. It combines fire chemistry classes, fire cause and determination courses, public administration tactics and overall management techniques to prepare the student for a lifelong career in public service. The certificate is designed to cover all of the necessary tools you will need as ...

Fire protection engineering is a unique profession that uses science and technology to protect people, property and businesses from destructive fires. This degree primarily focuses on the analysis of how fires affect people, buildings and property, and students can expect to learn technology related to design systems that control fires, alert people to dangers and provide means for escape. Fire protection ...

In times of natural or manmade disaster, societies rely heavily on those with sufficient training and certification in rescue and relief operations. Emergency management is becoming increasingly important in today's unpredictable world. With the right experience and training, professionals can hold specialist positions like emergency program manager or director, emergency operations center chief, director of security, risk management expert, emergency preparedness ...

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) exist all over the world as health care providers trained to provide pre-hospital treatment in emergencies. The procedures that EMTs may perform differ by country and state and their regulations are set by the local government in their area. EMTs respond to medical emergencies, hazardous materials exposure, childbirth, child abuse, fires, rescues, trauma and psychiatric crises. EMTs ...

A public administration degree can prepare you for many different upper-level careers in public service, including firefighting careers like Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, and finally, Chief. The curriculum includes leadership and management skills, strategic planning for single departments but also for major disaster response, communication skills, media relations to name a few. One can expect to come away from a program ...

The fire science degree is an enigma to some, mainly due to the fact that firefighters for many years were not expected to have higher education. But as demand for positions increase, so does the quality of candidates. Firefighters are no longer competing amongst high school graduates, but candidates with associate and bachelor degrees as well. FireLink has recently partnered with ...

Smokejumpers are highly trained wildfire firefighters deployed to remote locations. They are parachuted in to to secure fires otherwise unreachable by local forces. By making use of high-altitude aircraft, smokejumpers are able to reach fires faster, cheaper, and better equipped than any road-bound vehicle. Because smokejumping forces are limited to small teams, most of us don't get a chance to see ...

Step 1. Find Schools You Want to Attend Some schools that offer fire science degrees also offer funding for applicants. One of the best ways to search for scholarships is to narrow the list to include only those schools you’d most like to attend, then research their awards and financial aid options. Many scholarships from corporations and nonprofits also require ...

Attending the academy is a rite of passage for firefighters all across the country. It is a meaningful accomplishment establishing personal pride, skilled ability, and validated bravery. To help you get started, FireLink has pulled together resources from all across the country to provide you with a National Fire Academy Directory. Be sure to also check out our complete guide to ...

In response to a large number of questions we receive about fire academies, we have adapted a list of schools accredited by the National Fire Academy (NFA). These schools are categorized by college-based training, associate's degrees, degrees at a distance program, bachelor's degrees, and graduate degrees. The programs listed below will be supplemented in the near future by national accrediting associations ...

If your family was involved in the tragedy of 9/11, you may qualify for scholarships from the September 11 Scholarship Alliance. This chart will help you figure out exactly what requirements you meet, as well as links to more information. Programs listed in Table I require that the student submit one (1) application to be considered for each fund listed. Each ...